We'll be meeting in 304 Levis, a conference room on the third floor of Levis (just below where IPRH is housed). We'll order pizza from Manolo's, and hear from Matthew Rendle and Claire McCallum, our two guests from the University of Exeter in the UK.

Both Matt and Claire are specialists in Russian history. On Thursday, Matt will be talking about his research, represented by the short attached article on revolutionary tribunals. Please read it if you can.

In addition, following this opening discussion, Claire and Matt have agreed to talk a little bit about Russian studies in the UK today.

Please contact John Randolph (jwr@illinois.edu) if you'll be coming to order the right amount of pizza. We'll have mineral water available as well.